Zip code 50653: Marble Rock, Iowa
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 50653
50653 is a rural zip code in Marble Rock, Iowa (Floyd County), covering 52 sq mi of land. About 486 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $79,250 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $822 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.9 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 50653 compares
Only about 486 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%33rd of 911 in IA
- 98thU.S. 10% · IA 10.2%169th of 911 in IA
- Median age51.296thU.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6135th of 911 in IA
- Government workers26.6%96thU.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%34th of 911 in IA
- Veterans11.1%93rdU.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%97th of 911 in IA
- Homeownership rate85.1%89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%330th of 909 in IA
- Broadband access96.5%89thStrengthU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%47th of 909 in IA
- Housing vacancy16.2%88thU.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%146th of 909 in IA
- Work from home24.1%86thU.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%33rd of 911 in IA
- Median household income$79,25049thU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059350th of 896 in IA
- Average commute25.9 min49thU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min282nd of 902 in IA
- Per capita income$37,04541stU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877524th of 911 in IA
- 31stU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%332nd of 911 in IA
- Residents under 1818.3%20thU.S. 22% · IA 22.9%726th of 911 in IA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%346th of 911 in IA
- Median home value$163,30013thU.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000434th of 881 in IA
- 8thU.S. $1,413 · IA $972394th of 771 in IA
- Uninsured rate2.3%7thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%632nd of 911 in IA
- Median earnings per worker$33,7507thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712872nd of 910 in IA
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%518th of 911 in IA
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%715th of 911 in IA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444681st of 908 in IA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4769th of 911 in IA
- Population4861stU.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507678th of 911 in IA
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi778th of 911 in IA
- Poverty rate2.5%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%831st of 909 in IA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%780th of 911 in IA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%676th of 882 in IA
| Measure | 50653 | Floyd | IA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 37.2% | 23% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 33rd of 911 | |
| Self-employed workers | 20.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10% | 169th of 911 | |
| Median age | 51.2 | 43.5 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 135th of 911 | |
| Government workers | 26.6% | 16.2% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 34th of 911 | |
| Veterans | 11.1% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 97th of 911 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.1% | 76.6% | 71.7% | 65.2% | 330th of 909 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.5% | 83.4% | 88.9% | 91% | 47th of 909 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.2% | 11% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 146th of 909 | |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 7.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 33rd of 911 | |
| Median household income | $79,250 | $68,557 | $75,059 | $80,734 | 350th of 896 | |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 18.9 min | 19.8 min | 26.4 min | 282nd of 902 | |
| Per capita income | $37,045 | $36,197 | $40,877 | $44,673 | 524th of 911 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 18.3% | 31.4% | 35.7% | 332nd of 911 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.3% | 22.7% | 22.9% | 22% | 726th of 911 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 346th of 911 | |
| Median home value | $163,300 | $143,500 | $208,000 | $332,700 | 434th of 881 | |
| Median gross rent | $822 | $745 | $972 | $1,413 | 394th of 771 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.3% | 3.6% | 5% | 8.4% | 632nd of 911 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,750 | $43,261 | $47,712 | $49,666 | 872nd of 910 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 518th of 911 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.4% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 715th of 911 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.356 | 0.433 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 681st of 908 | |
| Diversity index | 4.8 | 21 | 31.4 | 61.4 | 769th of 911 | |
| Population | 486 | 15,328 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 | 678th of 911 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 58/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 778th of 911 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 831st of 909 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.4% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 780th of 911 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 16.7% | 43.9% | 43.9% | 51.1% | 676th of 882 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 202
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 74.8%
- Married couples
- 68.8%
- Living alone
- 22.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.1%
- Male / female
- 63% / 37%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Vacant
- 16.2%
- Median year built
- 1962
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 16.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 50653 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $37,604 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,625 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,125 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0.6%
- Households with broadband
- 96.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 86.1%
- No internet access
- 3%
- Without health insurance
- 2.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Marble Rock
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Floyd County
- Center point
- 42.9686° N, 92.8856° W
- Land area
- 52 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Marble Rock2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 50653
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50468 | Rockford, IA | 5.4 mi | $73,403 |
| 50636 | Greene, IA | 6.5 mi | $70,066 |
| 50433 | Dougherty, IA | 8.7 mi | $69,167 |
| 50611 | Bristow, IA | 10 mi | $84,250 |
| 50605 | Aredale, IA | 12 mi | $23,125 |
| 50471 | Rudd, IA | 14 mi | $93,542 |
| 50616 | Charles City, IA | 14 mi | $64,830 |
| 50435 | Floyd, IA | 14 mi | $71,156 |
| 50458 | Nora Springs, IA | 15 mi | $99,643 |
| 50469 | Rockwell, IA | 16 mi | $71,250 |
| 50625 | Dumont, IA | 16 mi | $64,250 |
| 50602 | Allison, IA | 16 mi | $67,188 |
Questions about 50653
What city is zip code 50653?
50653 is assigned to Marble Rock, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 50653 in?
50653 is in Floyd County, Iowa.
What is the population of 50653?
About 486 people live in 50653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 50653 in?
50653 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 50653?
The median household income in 50653 is $79,250.
What zip codes are near 50653?
The closest zip codes to 50653 are 50468, 50636, 50433, 50611, 50605.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50653, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.